Unit3 L3 Weddings

before the wedding ceremony
The groom has to ask the bride’s father for his daughter’s hand in marriage. The best man should help put crowns on the heads of the couple. A long silk ribbon that links the crowns is a symbol of a happy and long life for the couple .
entrance
church weddings
wedding reception
New words
1.bride 2. bridegroom 3.best man 4.bridesmaid 5.wedding ceremony 6.entrance 7.church 8.wedding reception
can, can’t, ought to, ought not to
have to, don’t have to,
Weddings are happy occasions but when my sister got married last year, my mum and sister did not agree on anything. First it was the dress. My mum said, “Lisa, you have1to wear a white dress,” and my sister replied, “I 2 to wear white. I don’t have 3 wear pink if I like.” Next it was the invitations. My mum can said, “ Lisa, you reallyought4to invite Sally,” and my sister replied, “Idon’t have 5 to invite her---we have too many people already.” Then it was the flowers. My mum said, “you can’t 6 have lilies. I’ve heard that they’re bad luck, ” and my sister replied, “of course I can 7 have lilies! I don’t believe they’re unlucky!” and then it was the cake!“ You really ought 8 to have a fruit cake, Lisa,” said my mum, but Lisa wanted chocolate. Finally, I told them that they really ought9not to argue so much because it makes me hate weddings for life!
they have known for a long time.
F 2. The reception is before the wedding.
T 3. In Greek culture , the bridegroom has
to ask for the bride’s hand in marriage. F 4. The bride and bridegroom’s wedding crowns are made of gold. A piece of ribbon links the wedding T 5.crowns together.
Read Part 1 and then use the modal verbs (情态 动词)to fill in the blanks. 1.You can go without an invitation. 2.You ought to put money into the box at the entrance of the reception.
Task：
Step 4: Discussion in groups
1. Watch a short movie . (try to write down some useful words) 2. Work in groups and design a wedding for your best friend!
Unit3 Lesson3
Weddings
Objectives
1. Understand the words related to weddings. 2. Find out the key information related
to the weddings in Indonesia and Greece.
3.You don’t have to contribute a lot of money 4.You can attend the reception after the ceremony. 5.You ought not to go to the ceremony without asking first. 6.You can’t drink alcohol at the reception. 7.Indonesian women don’t have tocover their heads.
Step 5: Extension and Consolidation
Task : Complete the passage
below with the following words:
have to, don’t have to, can’t, can,
ought to, ought not to
Answers :
1.have to
3.can
2.don’t have to
4.ought to
5. don’t have to
7.can
6.can’t
8.ought to
9.ought not to
Step 6: Homework!
Writing
Write an essay about Chinese weddings
during the wedding ceremony
after the wedding ceremony
The guests can attend a wedding reception , which can last through the night. Guests can throw dishes on the floor and put money to the bride’s dress for good luck .
Step3: Careful-Reading
Task:
Finish the questions about weddings in Indonesia and Greece by yourself.
Part 1.Weddings in Indonesia
Task:
Read Part 1 carefully and then use the modal verbs (情态动 词)to fill in the blanks.
Weddings in Indonesia and Greece
Step2: Listening
Listen to the tape and sum up the main idea of the article.
Step2: Listening
Listen to the tape and sum up the main idea of the article.
3. Practise using some modal verbs. 4. Design your best friend’s wedding.
New words
related to weddings
bride
bridesmaid
bridegroom
best man
wedding ceremony
Step3:Fast-reading
Skim the article. Are the following statements true or false?
Are these statements True or False ? F 1. Indonesian families only invite people
Part2. Greek Weddings
Part 2.Weddings in G2 carefully and fill in the following blanks.
Greek Weddings ：Fill in the following blanks.
Step1:Lead-in
What are these pictures about?
Traditional Chinese Weddings
Do you learn about Western Weddings?
Western Weddings
And what are about Indonesian and Greek Weddings ?